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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,710.83, 19,066.15 and 3,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,710.83, 19,066.15 and 3,826.12 is: 5,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710.83 : 19,066.15 = 3,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710.83/19,066.15 = 3,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710.83x = 19,066.15 × 3,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710.83x = 72,949,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,949,377.84/12,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.15

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